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Overview |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $212 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than A&M Commerce based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 12,013 students)
Arkansas vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or A&M Commerce?
- University of Arkansas is 60% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Arkansas than Texas A&M University Commerce ($26,690.00 vs. $17,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Arkansas ($11,902 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 35.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,808 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than University of Arkansas (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 42.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,573 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 174 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or A&M Commerce? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between A&M Commerce and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $9,200 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $986 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,514 vs. $21,500)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($212 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/